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10:51 PM,
Jan. 11, 2013

Gannett workplace columnist Andrea Kay.

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Andrea Kay

Last week, I was visiting a place where they speak Papiamentu, a lilting Creole amalgamation of Spanish, Dutch and sometimes Portuguese, sprinkled with dabs of English that makes you want to grab a stool and listen even though you have no idea what they're saying.

I especially like the adjective "dushi" that means pleasing, sweet or delightful.

Most also speak fluent English and Spanish, which I understand much better -- the latter if spoken slowly. ...